primary school – Noise https://noise.getoto.net The collective thoughts of the interwebz Thu, 18 Jan 2024 12:23:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 Integrating computational thinking into primary teaching https://noise.getoto.net/2024/01/18/integrating-computational-thinking-into-primary-teaching/ Thu, 18 Jan 2024 12:23:21 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=86084 “Computational thinking is really about thinking, and sometimes about computing.” – Aman Yadav, Michigan State University Computational thinking is a vital skill if you want to use a computer to solve problems that matter to you. That’s why we consider computational thinking (CT) carefully when creating learning resources here at the Raspberry Pi Foundation. However,…

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]]> AI isn’t just robots: How to talk to young children about AI https://noise.getoto.net/2023/12/12/ai-isnt-just-robots-how-to-talk-to-young-children-about-ai/ Tue, 12 Dec 2023 10:38:46 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=85852 Young children have a unique perspective on the world they live in. They often seem oblivious to what’s going on around them, but then they will ask a question that makes you realise they did get some insight from a news story or a conversation they overheard. This happened to me with a class of…

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]]> Culturally relevant Computing: Experiences of primary learners https://noise.getoto.net/2023/12/06/culturally-relevant-computing-experiences-of-primary-learners/ Wed, 06 Dec 2023 09:55:00 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=85760 Today’s blog is written by Dr Alex Hadwen-Bennett, who we worked with to find out primary school learners’ experiences of engaging with culturally relevant Computing lessons. Alex is a Lecturer in Computing Education at King’s College London, where he undertakes research focusing on inclusive computing education and the pedagogy of making. Despite many efforts to…

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]]> Support for new computing teachers: A tool to find Scratch programming errors https://noise.getoto.net/2023/11/20/support-for-new-computing-teachers-a-tool-to-find-scratch-programming-errors/ Mon, 20 Nov 2023 10:06:45 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=85564 We all know that learning to program, and specifically learning how to debug or fix code, can be frustrating and leave beginners overwhelmed and disheartened. In a recent blog article, our PhD student Lauria at the Raspberry Pi Computing Education Research Centre highlighted the pivotal role that teachers play in shaping students’ attitudes towards debugging.…

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]]> Young children’s ScratchJr coding projects: Assessment and support https://noise.getoto.net/2023/10/17/young-childrens-scratchjr-coding-projects-assessment-and-support/ Tue, 17 Oct 2023 08:51:52 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=85003 Block-based programming applications like Scratch and ScratchJr provide millions of children with an introduction to programming; they are a fun and accessible way for beginners to explore programming concepts and start making with code. ScratchJr, in particular, is designed specifically for children between the ages of 5 and 7, enabling them to create their own…

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]]> Digital making with Raspberry Pis in primary schools in Sarawak, Malaysia https://noise.getoto.net/2023/08/15/digital-making-with-raspberry-pis-in-primary-schools-in-sarawak-malaysia/ Tue, 15 Aug 2023 11:07:26 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=84657 Dr Sue Sentance, Director of our Raspberry Pi Computing Education Research Centre at the University of Cambridge, shares what she learned on a recent visit in Malaysia to understand more about the approach taken to computing education in the state of Sarawak. Computing education is a challenge around the world, and it is fascinating to…

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]]> Hello World #21 out now: Focus on primary computing education https://noise.getoto.net/2023/05/30/hello-world-21-out-now-focus-on-primary-computing-education/ Tue, 30 May 2023 09:21:07 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=84018 How do we best prepare young children for a world filled with digital technology? This is the question the writers in our newest issue of Hello World respond to with inspiration and ideas for computing education in primary school. It is vital that young children gain good digital literacy skills and understanding of computing concepts,…

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]]> Preparing young children for a digital world | Hello World #21 https://noise.getoto.net/2023/05/23/preparing-young-children-for-a-digital-world-hello-world-21/ Tue, 23 May 2023 09:09:26 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=83940 How do we teach our youngest learners digital and computing skills? Hello World‘s issue 21 will focus on this question and all things primary school computing education. We’re excited to share this new issue with you on Tuesday 30 May. Today we’re giving you a taste by sharing an article from it, written by our…

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]]> Introducing data science concepts and skills to primary school learners https://noise.getoto.net/2023/05/18/introducing-data-science-concepts-and-skills-to-primary-school-learners/ Thu, 18 May 2023 11:31:01 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=83906 Every day, most of us both consume and create data. For example, we interpret data from weather forecasts to predict our chances of a good weather for a special occasion, and we create data as our carbon footprint leaves a trail of energy consumption information behind us. Data is important in our lives, and countries…

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]]> Supporting beginner programmers in primary school using TIPP&SEE https://noise.getoto.net/2023/02/22/supporting-beginner-programmers-in-primary-school-using-tippsee/ Wed, 22 Feb 2023 09:27:39 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=83145 Every young learner needs a successful start to their learning journey in the primary computing classroom. One aspect of this for teachers is to introduce programming to their learners in a structured way. As computing education is introduced in more schools, the need for research-informed strategies and approaches to support beginner programmers is growing. Over…

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]]> Combining computing and maths to teach primary learners about variables https://noise.getoto.net/2023/01/25/combining-computing-and-maths-to-teach-primary-learners-about-variables/ Wed, 25 Jan 2023 12:17:44 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=82812 In our first seminar of 2023, we were delighted to welcome Dr Katie Rich and Carla Strickland. They spoke to us about teaching the programming construct of variables in Grade 3 and 4 (age 8 to 10). We are hearing from a diverse range of speakers in our current series of monthly online research seminars…

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]]> Spotlight on primary computing education in our 2023 seminar series https://noise.getoto.net/2022/11/25/spotlight-on-primary-computing-education-in-our-2023-seminar-series/ Fri, 25 Nov 2022 10:59:54 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=82236 We are excited to announce our next free online seminars, running monthly from January 2023 and focusing on primary school (K–5) teaching and learning of computing. Our seminars, having covered various topics in computing education over the last three years, will now offer you a close look at current questions and research in primary computing…

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